鍾馗

Chinese

Etymology

The origin is disputed. Possibly from 終葵 / 终葵 (zhōngkuí), a dialectal term for (chuí, mallet; hammer). The term 終葵 / 终葵 is a reverse phonetic spelling of , used as a ritual implement for exorcism in ancient times.

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Proper noun

鍾馗

  1. (Chinese mythology) Zhong Kui (a deity who drives away evil spirits and demons)